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	Greece Soccer Team - EURO 2004 Champions - Antonios Nikopolidis - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2006 - "World's ...
		Since joining Panathinaikos FC as a teenager in the 1980s, Antonios Nikopolidis has matured into an excellent, physically imposing goalkeeper.
		Born in 1971, it took six years for Nikopolidis to reach the first team at Panathanaikos after his move from third division side Anagennisi Arta as an 18-year old in 1989.
		Nikopolidis featured in a World XI game in 2002, a rare honour for a Greek player.
	www.lacancha.com /Grk1.html (311 words)

	Antonios Nikopolidis - Phantis
		Since joining Panathinaikos FC as a teenager in the 1980s, Antonios Nikopolidis has earned his own place in Greek football history.
		Born in January 14, 1971, it took six years for Nikopolidis to reach the first team at Panathanaikos after his move from third division side Anagennisi Arta as an 18-year old in 1989.
		Nikopolidis then missed just two league matches to help Panathinaikos achieve the best defensive record in Greece, although Olympiakos again reigned supreme.
	wiki.phantis.com /index.php/Antonios_Nikopolidis (291 words)

	Soccer365 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Antonios Nikopolidis did well to smother the ball at the feet of Saha.
		There was little in the way of attacking threat from Greece who had famously eliminated holders France at the quarter-final stage of Euro 2004 en route to overall victory.
		Thuram managed to block an Angelos Basinas shot but at the other end Nikopolidis had to be alert to foil substitute Nicolas Anelka.
	soccer365.com /EUROPEAN_NEWS/Rest_of_Europe/page_109_131157.shtml (509 words)

	ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, ...
		Greece goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis believes his team's progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2004 proves that the balance of power in European football has shifted.
		Nikopolidis said his team felt they had reached a turning point when they beat Spain 1-0 in Zaragoza in June last year in their fifth qualifying match.
		Nikopolidis made his international debut in a friendly victory against El Salvador five years ago and has since become the undisputed choice in Greece's goal.
	www.wldcup.com /news/2004Jun/20040629_25087_world_soccer.html (565 words)

	Greece in EURO 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Henry, at last inspired, then embarked on the kind of slaloming run that is his trademark but to no avail as the final shot was a weak one, and then he headed wide from a better opening, summing up a frustrating night for the champions.
		Pauleta was just beaten to a long through-ball by Greek goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis before Greece showed their class with a sweeping move down the right involving Konstantinos Katsouranis and Zagorakis that was only halted with a crude foul by Costinha on Giourkas Seitaridis, for which the Portuguese midfield anchor-man was booked.
		Seitaridis was then cautioned and Figo shot straight at Nikopolidis as nerves inside the stadium and on the pitch began to fray.
	www.freewebtown.com /mohammadianovic/greece.htm (3920 words)

	Antonios Nikopolidis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karriere bei Anagennisi Nikopolidis begann seine Artas bevor er 1989 zum * 14.
		Antonios Nikopolidis Vardas: Antonios Pavard: Nikopolidis Gimimo data: 1971/10/14 (34) Gimimo vieta: Arta, Graikija gis: 178 cm Svoris: 88 kg...
		Antonios Nikopolidis the 46th minute, most was substituted with try and stop conceding any more...
	antonioscfhi.duhyjolire.info (515 words)

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - Nikopolidis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Since joining Panathinaikos FC as a teenager in the 1980s, Antonios Nikopolidis has matured into an excellent, physically imposing goalkeeper who was perhaps the hero of Greece's UEFA EURO 2004™ campaign.
		It took six years for Nikopolidis to reach the first team at Panathanaikos after his move from third division Anagennisi Arta as an 18-year old in 1989.
		Panathinaikos did the double but Nikopolidis went to Olympiacos on a three-year contract that provoked much comment in Greece.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=4007/index.html (296 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 195 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Olympiakos's goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis did well to see it and move in the right direction.
		Gerrard said he had thought at half-time that it was all over at his beloved team which nevertheless he has threatened to leave if there is no hope of silverware.
		Liverpool's chance seemed to be slipping away when Pongolle found a yard of space on the left of the goalmouth and flipped in a cross for Antonio Nunez.
	www.thedailystar.net /2004/12/10/d41210041544.htm (820 words)

	Antonios Nikopolidis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Antonios Nikopolidis (given name also rendered as Andonis; Greek: Αντώνιος Νικοπολίδης, born 14 October 1971 in Arta) is a Greek football player, a goalkeeper for Olympiacos and the Greek national football team.
		In 2002 helped the club reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals but in 2003/04 he lost his place to Konstantinos Chalkias when contract negotiations broke down.
		Nikopolidis featured in a World XI game in 2002, a then rare honour for a Greek player.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Antonios_Nikopolidis (629 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		The legendary Alfredo di Stefano, who is now the Real honorary president, scored 49 times in the old European Cup between 1955 and 1964, and even though Raul has never sought comparison with one of the game's greats he can now say he's better than him in one respect.
		Real only turned up the pressure again in the final 15 minutes, and were almost left to regret their first half misses until Soldado struck with his head.
		Beckham again sent a long pass into the area and Soldado's first header was parried away by Nikopolidis but his double-fisted punch sent the ball stright back to Soldado and the 20-year-old striker didn't miss a second time.
	www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,110143,00.html (658 words)

	Saudis draw for third time
		Greece were unable to find a way past the Saudi defence though and the hosts could have taken the lead shortly before half-time if not for the heroics of Greek goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis.
		Former AFC Player of the Year Nawaf Al Temyat fired in a direct free-kick which was blocked by Nikopolidis who consequently stopped the follow-up efforts of Abdullatif Al Ghannam and Yasser Al Qahtani as they attempted to score on rebounds.
		The European champions looked to be on their way to a win but they went a man down in the 86th minute when midfielder Georgios Karagounis was sent off.
	www.iransportspress.com /print.php?a=2682 (354 words)

	ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. Euro 2004, champion's ...
		GREECE OUT Greece goalie Antonis Nikopolidis (L) falls to miss the ball, as Sweden scores its first goal, against Greece, during their friendly soccer match at Harilaou stadium in Thessaloniki, 13 February 2002.
		A late arrival on the Greek national scene, Antonis Nikopolidis has now made the goalkeeping job his own and is a key figure in coach Otto Rehhagel's plans for Euro 2004.
		With the arrival of German coach Rehhagel at the helm of the national team, Nikopolidis found himself first-choice for Greece in 2001 and once had a streak of 564 playing minutes between August 2002 and January 2003 where he kept a clean sheet.
	www.wldcup.com /euro/2004/teams/289_antonis_nikopolidis.html (413 words)

	Brazil too good for Greece
		The striker's inswinging left-foot shot from 30 metres embarrassed Greek goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis as it flew past him at his near post after 41 minutes.
		But while Adriano grabbed some of the spotlight, Robinho gave further evidence he is on his way to becoming Brazil's next great player with a superb solo performance, capped by their second goal and the Man of the Match award.
		It was their last clearcut chance until first-half stoppage time when Angelos Haristeas swept the ball into the side netting with only Brazilian keeper Dida to beat.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2005/jun/17confed.htm (772 words)

	Totti takes Roma to the brink - Football - Fox Sports
		Roma saw their appeals for a penalty turned down in the 23rd minute when Max Tonetto's left-footed drive appeared to be handled by Michal Zewlakow.
		Totti's deflected free-kick was unconvincingly palmed away by Nikopolidis as Roma raised the tempo, before Julio Cesar scythed down Rodrigo Taddei in the box with a poorly-timed lunge.
		Totti struck the spot-kick with plenty of venom, but Nikopolidis guessed correctly, diving to his right to pull off a stupendous save.
	www.foxsports.com.au /story/0,8659,20681725-23215,00.html (731 words)

	Planet : E U R O 2 0 0 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rosický denied Backed by a noisy contingent of fans, Greece were fortunate not to fall behind after only two minutes as Tomá Rosický volleyed against crossbar from 20 metres with Greek goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis motionless.
		Cech called upon Greece finally broke out, with Georgios Karagounis able to test Czech keeper Petr Cech with a long-range free-kick, and the underdogs slowly settled down after a nervous opening to the match.
		Nikopolidis needed Back came the Czechs and Nikopolidis had to dive at Pavel Nedved's feet to halt a mazy run.
	www.planet.com.mm /euro2004/news.cfm?id=41 (743 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| Euro 2004 \| Greece win Euro 2004
		And Nikopolidis was forced into a fine save from Miguel's low drive after 13 minutes.
		But Rehhagel's disciplined side also occasionally broke the shackles to pose a threat of their own, Portugal keeper Ricardo needing to be brave at the feet of Charisteas after good work from Zisis Vryzas.
		Portugal were stunned, but Ronaldo tried to deliver an instant response, only to see his 20-yarder blocked by Nikopolidis.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/3860105.stm (760 words)

	SI.com - Soccer - Greece shocks France in Euro 2004 quarters - Friday June 25, 2004 5:15PM
		Henry then crossed to the left and the ball seemed destined for the head of David Trezeguet before Mihalis Kapsis cleared it away.
		With France pressing hard, Henry and William Gallas tried their luck with half chances that did not trouble 'keeper Antonios Nikopolidis.
		Greece: Antonios Nikopolidis; Takis Fyssas, Traianos Dellas, Mihalis Kapsis, Giourkas Setairidis, Angelos Basinas (Vasilios Tsiartas, 85th), Theodore Zagorakis, Themistoklis Nikolaidis (Vasilios Lakis, 61st), Costas Katsouranis, Giorgos Karagounis, Angelos Charisteas.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/soccer/06/25/greece.france/index.html (921 words)

	clubcall - Latest football news, transfers, reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Frank Lampard's free-kick into the box caused unnecessary panic in the Greek rearguard, with goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis completely out of position when Terry flicked home a Stewart Downing header.
		Lampard seized upon a loose ball in midfield, fed Jermain Defoe on the left, and then clipped the return ball over Nikopolidis via a fortunate deflection.
		Having missed an opportunity to get on the score sheet already, Peter Crouch then proceeded to score twice in the space of seven first-half minutes.
	www.clubcall.com /index.jsp?storyID=287822 (202 words)

	USATODAY.com - Greece completes incredible run to Euro 2004 title (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Portugal, which dominated possession in its first major final, nearly tied the score with 16 minutes remaining but with goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis out of position, Ronaldo lobbed the ball over the crossbar.
		Traianos Dellas blocked Ronaldo's shot with 10 minutes to go, and Nikopolidis allowed a rebound of Ricardo Carvalho's 25-yard shot, but Portugal didn't have anyone in front.
		Eusebio, the greatest player in Portugal's history, stood on the podium as 50,000 Portuguese fans watched in disappointment as their heroes received the second-place medals.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/world/2004-07-04-euro-final_x.htm (826 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 707 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Sterjovski, who was proving lively up front with skipper Mark Viduka, brought a diving save from Nikopolidis minutes later in Australia's fourth shot on target.
		The Australians believed they had a genuine appeal for a penalty three minutes before half-time when Viduka appeared to have his shirt tugged by his marker Sotirios Kyrgiakos as he chased the ball inside the area, but English referee Mike Riley waved play on.
		Midfielder Jason Culina brought another sprawling save from Nikopolidis three minutes from time with a full-blooded drive and Australia comfortably saw out the remaining minutes for a morale-boosting win as they head to Europe in the countdown to the World Cup finals.
	www.thedailystar.net /2006/05/26/d60526041446.htm (491 words)

	Skoko’s goal stuns European champions -DAWN - Sport; May 26, 2006
		I am always looking for ways for us to improve.”Hiddink's team were full value for their win, showing sharpness on the ball, superior organisation and aggression in the tackle and confident passing, while Greece looked off their game.Skoko stunned Greece with his spectacular volley after a corner from Marco Bresciano.
		Bresciano found Lucas Neill on the far post and his header was directed by Mile Sterjovski into the path of Skoko, who powered a first-time volley into the top left corner of the goal with goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis stranded.
		Bresciano almost stretched Australia's lead when his 24th-minute long-range free kick skimmed just past the right post away from Nikopolidis' despairing dive.
	www.dawn.com /2006/05/26/spt16.htm (461 words)

	Gunner's Euro 2004
		And they stifled Portugal's flair in a nervous second half thanks to excellent defending from the back four.
		Portugal surged forwards and came very close through Cristiano Ronaldo, Maniche, and Luis Figo but Greece keeper Antonios Nikopolidis stood firm.
		In front of a fanatical crowd at Lisbon's Estádio da Luz, Portugal were frustrated from the start by a superbly-drilled Greek side.
	home.iprimus.com.au /petercp/euro_scores.htm (1180 words)

	Antonios Nikopolidis _ World Footballers
		World Footballers »; Countries » Europe » Greece » Antonios Nikopolidis
		Description: A tremendous asset to all Panathinaikos FC coaches since joining the club as a teenager in the 1980s, Antonios Nikopolidis has matured into an excellent, physically imposing goalkeeper.
		He was chosen to feature in a World XI game in 2002, a rare honour for a Greek player.
	www.worldfootballers.com /player.php?ID=889&Crumb=country (94 words)

	1 Antonios Nikopolidis: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The only player to start all of Greece's qualifying games, Nikopolidis has been consistently reliable between the sticks.
		Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he is a physically imposing player who led Panathinaikos to the best defensive record in the Greek league last season.
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	CNN.com - Morientes treble sinks Olympiakos - Sep 12, 2006
		Olympiakos made most of the early running and a goal from Michalis Konstantinou gave them a deserved lead after 28 minutes.
		Morientes struck six minutes later when a David Villa cross found him unmarked in front of goal and five minutes after that he followed up to fire home after Antonios Nikopolidis had saved from Miguel Angel Angulo.
		Olympiakos came back in the second half and levelled through a wonderful strike from Nery Alberto Castillo on 66 minutes.
	edition.cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/09/12/champions.groupd/index.html (386 words)

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